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after ripening

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af⋅ter-rip⋅en⋅ing

[af-ter-rahy-puh-ning, ahf-]
–noun
1. biochemical or physical changes that occur in a dormant seed to ensure germination and in fruits after harvesting.
2. the period during which this occurs.
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